- 988
(Charles Lamb) — Sir John Suckling
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- Fragmenta Aurea. A Collection of all the Incomparable Peeces, written by Sir John Suckling. and published by a Friend to perpetuate his memory. London: Humphrey Moseley, 1646
- printed book
8vo (7 3/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 188 x 114 mm). Each part with separate title-page; lacking frontispiece portrait, first blank, D6, E7, 2E2-8, 2F1-4, 3A3, 3C2, title to The Goblins torn with slight loss and soiling.
Provenance
Halsted B. Vander Poel (Christie's London, 3 March 2004, lot 106). acquisition: Bernard Quaritch
Literature
Wing S-6126; Grolier/ Wither to Prior 827; Hayward 84; Pforzheimer 995
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Charles Lamb's annotated copy of Suckling's Fragmenta Aurea, a book noted for its allusions to Shakespeare. The annotations clearly reflect Lamb's interest in the influence of Shakespeare on Suckling. Henry Crabb Robinson described Lamb's library as "the finest collection of shabby books I ever saw." It is easy to picture the present volume in such a library.